Importing Applications

Before AZExecute can manage an application's credentials and lifecycle, you need to import the Application Registration from Entra ID. This process establishes the connection between your Azure application and the AZExecute management system.

Prerequisites

Before importing an application, ensure you have:

An existing Application Registration in Entra ID

Sufficient permissions to read the application (Application.Read.All or Application.ReadWrite.All)

The Application ID (Client ID) of the application you want to import

Note: Importing an application does NOT modify it in Entra ID. It simply creates a management record in AZExecute.

How to Import an Application

Follow these steps to import an application into AZExecute:

1

Navigate to the Applications page

Sign in and access the Applications section from the main navigation

2

Click the Import button

Located in the toolbar at the top of the Applications list

3

Search for your application

Enter the application name or Application ID in the search field

4

Select from search results

Choose your application from the list of available applications

5

Complete the import

Click Import Application to finish the process

After successful import, the application appears in your Applications list with state Active. You are automatically added as the first administrator with full management rights.

Understanding Application Discovery

When you search for applications to import, AZExecute queries Entra ID for Application Registrations you have access to. The search includes:

Application Display Name

Application ID (Client ID)

Object ID

Applications you own or have been added to as owners in Entra ID will appear first in search results.

What Happens During Import?

When an application is imported, AZExecute performs the following actions:

Retrieves application metadata

Display name, Application ID, Object ID, and other Entra ID properties

Locates the Service Principal

Finds the enterprise application (service principal) in your tenant

Creates management record

Stores the application in AZExecute database with default configuration

Sets initial state

Application starts in Active state with automation disabled until configured

Assigns you as administrator

You automatically become the first administrator with full management rights

Important: Importing an application does NOT automatically enable secret rotation or certificate management. These features must be explicitly configured after import.

After Importing

Once an application is successfully imported, you should:

1.

Add additional administrators

Navigate to the General tab to add other users who should manage this application

2.

Configure secret rotation if needed

Set up automatic client secret rotation with your desired schedule and integrations

3.

Enable certificate management if needed

Generate or import certificates and configure automatic renewal

4.

Set up integrations

Connect to Key Vault, DevOps, Vercel, or other services for automatic credential deployment

Next Steps:

Configure Secret Rotation Set Up Certificate Management

Troubleshooting Import Issues

Application Not Found in Search

If you can't find your application when searching:

• Verify you have read permissions for the Application Registration in Entra ID

• Ensure the application exists in the same tenant you're signed into

• Try searching by Application ID instead of name

• Contact your Entra ID administrator to grant necessary permissions

Service Principal Missing

If the import fails because the Service Principal doesn't exist:

• The application might not have been instantiated in your tenant yet

• Go to Azure Portal and create the enterprise application (service principal)

• Alternatively, grant consent to the application to auto-create the service principal

Application Already Imported

If you see an error that the application is already managed:

• Check if the application appears in your Applications list

• It may have been imported by another user

• Request administrator access from the current owners

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please contact us at

info@azexecute.com

. Our support team is here to help you.